Emile Schepers
LATEST ARTICLES BY Emile Schepers
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World
Mexico City approves gay marriage
December 24, 2009By a vote of 31 to 24 with nine abstentions, the Legislative Assembly of the Federal District, the jurisdiction to which Mexico City belongs, has passed legislation authorizing gay marriage.
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U.S.
Gutierrez, Ortiz introduce progressive immigration reform bill
December 17, 2009On Tuesday December 15, Reps. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., and Solomon Ortiz, D-Tex., announced a new comprehensive immigration reform bill in the House of Representatives.
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World
Severe problems loom after Honduras elections
December 7, 2009The door appears to be closed to even a symbolic return to power of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya.
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World
Honduras election raises questions on turnout, international recognition
November 30, 2009Regarding the controversial elections in Honduras on Sunday, November 29, all are agreed on one thing: National Party presidential candidate Pepe Lobo got the most votes.
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U.S.
House hearing debates Cuba travel
November 22, 2009A bill to end the Cuba travel ban got a lively debate in a House committee last week.
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World
Urgent need to change U.S. Colombia policy
November 19, 2009President Alvaro Uribe leads a government strong on military repression serving big bankers, mega landowners, multi-national corporations, and elite families.
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Labor
AFL-CIO head denounces Honduras elections
November 18, 2009AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has weighed in on the planned November 29 elections in Honduras, with an open letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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World
Honduran election sham
November 15, 2009The de facto Honduran government of Roberto Micheletti, installed by a coup d'état which overthrew President Manuel Zelaya on June 28, appears to be resorting to some very strange electoral tactics.
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